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"Niue will always be home in my heart," Dr Tarucilla Tatui
Community, 14 Oct 24
"Niue will always be home in my heart," Dr Tarucilla Tatui
Meet Dr Tarucilla Tatui, Pasifika Medical Association Member and General Practitioner at Etu Pasifika South Auckland. Born and raised in Niue, hailing from the beautiful village of Fineone, Hakupu Atua, located om the southeastern side of Niue. This year for Niue Language Week, Dr Tatui shares her passion for her culture and her efforts promoting Vagahau Niue – Niuean Language.
NZMTS: A specialists commitment to strengthening Vanuatu's health system
News, 13 Oct 24
NZMTS: A specialists commitment to strengthening Vanuatu's health system
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) takes pride in supporting initiatives that foster genuine partnership and collaboration aimed at enhancing health outcomes across the Pacific. Through the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme (NZMTS), the PMA highlights the dedicated efforts of New Zealand-based gastroenterologist, Dr Adrian Claydon, and the strong, collaborative relationship he has established with the health sector in Vanuatu.
️Global Health Symposium Speaker Profile: Tongan general surgeon, Dr Alamea Aholelei
13 Oct 24
️Global Health Symposium Speaker Profile: Tongan general surgeon, Dr Alamea Aholelei
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group is proud to welcome Tongan surgeon, Dr Alamea Aholelei, as one of the esteemed speakers at the pre-conference Global Health Symposium (GHS) during the PMA 2024 conference.
Dr Nanise Sikiti's Journey of Dedication and Advocacy in Fiji
Community, 11 Oct 24
Dr Nanise Sikiti's Journey of Dedication and Advocacy in Fiji
To close Fijian Language Week, we highlight the invaluable contributions of Dr Nanise Sikiti, a dedicated consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based at Lautoka Hospital.
Fijian Doctor Championing Women's Health and Gynaecological Cancer
Community, 10 Oct 24
Fijian Doctor Championing Women's Health and Gynaecological Cancer
In the spirit of Fiji Language Week, we celebrate the journey of Dr Silipa Naiqiso, a Gynaecological Oncologist whose roots and heart are deeply intertwined with Fiji. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, she represents the cultural heritage of her homeland while focusing on women's health and wellbeing, particularly within her Pacific community.
World Mental Health Day: A shared determination to improve mental health services in Vanuatu
News, 9 Oct 24
World Mental Health Day: A shared determination to improve mental health services in Vanuatu
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) is committed to advancing impactful solutions through the Ngalu Fānifo Regional Project—a transformative, three-year initiative focused on enhancing mental health services and uplifting communities in Tonga and Vanuatu, in partnership with the Australian Government. This innovative program is set to grow the capacity of clinicians, and health and community providers, supporting them to deliver effective, culturally-anchored mental health care that will make a lasting difference in the lives of their people.
NZMTS: Building Health, Saving Lives: Dr Burling's fight for women's health in the Pacific 
News, 7 Oct 24
NZMTS: Building Health, Saving Lives: Dr Burling's fight for women's health in the Pacific 
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group remains deeply committed to advancing women's health in Tonga through the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme (NZMTS). In collaboration with the Pacific Alliance of Gynaecology Oncology (PAGO), a dedicated team led by Tongan-descended Gynaecology Oncologist Dr. Michael Burling, and joined by esteemed specialists Dr. Ken Jaaback and Dr. Emma Allanson, focused their efforts on cancer treatment, life-saving surgeries, and training local medical teams to enhance women’s health services. The team was funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
"Tuvaluan language is more than communication, it's a symbol of identity," says Dr  Dr Linda Laine Elia
Community, 4 Oct 24
"Tuvaluan language is more than communication, it's a symbol of identity," says Dr Dr Linda Laine Elia
Meet Dr Linda Laine Elia (Dr Laine) a proud daughter of Tuvalu's stunning islands of Vaitupu and Nanumaga. Growing up surrounded by the natural beauty of her homeland, she has turned her childhood dreams into a powerful mission to improve health care for the people of Tuvalu.
Uto Bulabula – Healthy Hearts: A regional solution to a regional problem
News, 29 Sep 24
Uto Bulabula – Healthy Hearts: A regional solution to a regional problem
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group is proud to report the successful conclusion of the Uto Bulabula – Healthy Hearts initiative, which provided life-saving cardiac surgeries to fifteen children from five Pacific countries; Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Kiribati, and Tuvalu.
Etu Pasifika and PMA staff share important talanoa on mental health
News, 26 Sep 24
Etu Pasifika and PMA staff share important talanoa on mental health
Under the theme "Community is what we create together," members of the Etu Pasifika clinics and the Pasifika Medical Association Group gathered for a meaningful talanoa on mental health over a shared breakfast early this morning. Led by psychiatrist and Etu Pasifika Ngalu Fānifo lead, Dr Staverton Kautoke, members shared profound personal experiences and insights, shedding light on a topic often shrouded in silence, in commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Dr Amanda Noovao-Hill encourages women to see screening as a form of self-empowerment
Community, 24 Sep 24
Dr Amanda Noovao-Hill encourages women to see screening as a form of self-empowerment
As we observe Gynaecological Awareness Month (GAM), it's crucial to spotlight the voices and efforts of those dedicated to advancing women's health. Dr Amanda Noovao-Hill stands out as a prominent figure in this field, with a rich background in obstetrics and gynaecology, and a commitment to improving sexual and reproductive health across the region.
Mental health initiative in Tonga informed by the voices of local communities
News, 23 Sep 24
Mental health initiative in Tonga informed by the voices of local communities
As the sun begins to set on the western side of Tongatapu, villages in the Hihifo district gather people together to meet at their local community halls and churches, trickling in with their children as the early August breeze slowly settles on their shores. The purpose of their fakataha (meeting)? To have an important talanoa (discussion) about mental health and wellbeing – mo'ui lelei faka'atamai – especially as a coastal district who were directly impacted by the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption and tsunami in 2022.